by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 91 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU highly for health professions, ranked #625 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 625 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Texas | 41 of 152 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 of 254 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 410 |
| Master’s | 39 |
This health professions area of study at SHSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 410 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
SHSU ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #27 out of 91 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,500 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $26,359 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 39 |
